Sicilian

adjective

Si·​cil·​ian sə-ˈsil-yən 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Sicily or its people

Sicilian noun

plural Sicilians

Examples of Sicilian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Sicilian volcano has erupted several times a year, and glassy peaks of over 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) have fascinated scientists for decades. — Refractor, 27 July 2026

The decor is fittingly sumptuous—think Sicilian tiles, frescoes and bespoke wallpapers—and it’s protected from the hubbub of Valletta in a country town, 15 minutes’ drive away. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Its restaurant mirrors the region with seasonal Sicilian produce and fresh seafood. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 July 2026

On August 2, 2017, Italian authorities lured the vessel into docking in Lampedusa before transferring it to the Sicilian port of Trapani, where it was seized. — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Sicilian

• chilian